Middle School BiotechnologyJune 4-7, 2007
What will teachers learn?MODULE 1: Biotechnology BasicsWhere is the Genome?
Stem cells Cloning
Biotechnology and EnzymesFood, Enzymes and BiotechnologyRestriction EnzymesGene Cloning
Module 2:DNA FILESWhat is DNA?
Extract DNA from plant and animal cellsBuild a DNA MoleculeDNA Gel Electrophoresis
Make an agarose gelHow to use a micropipetteLoading and electrophoresisStaining and understanding gel results
Proteins to ProteomicsTranscription/translation and alternative splicing:
MODULE 3: Genetics and Genomics Mendelian Genetics to Molecular Genetics
Genetics of PV-92 Alu insertion using PCRHuman Genetic TraitsGenes and DiseaseGene TherapyHuman Genome Project
MODULE 4: Disease DetectivesEpidemiology Basics
•Disease Transmission •DNA Fingerprint of E.coli interactive
•Nature’s “Nanobots” - Viruses and vectorsImmunology BasicsImmune responseT-cellsB- cellsMicroarrays and DNA chips
Module 5: Seeds for Thought
World Population and HungerGMO’sBiofuelsEthical Issues in BiotechnologyCareer ExplorationsField Trip: OSU Agricultural Research Lab
